“Players are on the same page,” Clowe said. “No one’s cracking. We’re informed and updated and guys have a good understanding of what’s going on.”

“We’re hockey players … We’re not going to get pushed around.”

The escrow issue resonated with Clowe, in particular.

” … Contracts have been signed, both the owners and the players have signed these contracts. Now they’re trying to take whatever percentage off the top?,” Clowe said. “It’s all about principle. It’s a handshake and an agreement. Why did all these owners rush to sign all these players before the lockout?”

Much like his Sharks teammate Dan Boyle, Clowe doesn’t think that owners are as unified as it may seem.

“I’m sure there are owners that want to be playing now and probably like our last proposal,” Clowe said. “Obviously Gary has done a good job keeping the reins tight. But I can’t believe how the owners are kept on the back burner like that.”

Seems like Sharks players take the biggest bites in the lockout. First, Havlat, then, Boyle and now, Clowe. Who next, sure isn’t going to be Thornton. My money is on Marleau.

themajorleagueblog - Oct 11, 2012 at 1:27 AM

My biggest gripe is that the PA hasn’t even gotten their final check before they are cut off, yet, everyone is talking like they are completely unified. I can’t wait for the scrambling in December by both sides.

NHL won’t be scrambling in December, because if this goes that far, they have already lost Winter Classic and All-star weekend. Things will heat up during november because thats the month they need to cancel those events if the lockouts keeps dragging on.

acieu - Oct 11, 2012 at 6:48 AM

As if his opinion and observations matter. If he were payed by his TOI he would be at minimum wage.

travishenryskid - Oct 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM

NHLPA should have put a gag order on like the owners did. Every time a player opens his mouth, I feel less sympathy for them.

How many players turned down the extra escrow money when times were good?? No thanks owners, the hand shake and original contract was good….ummm zero of them, so the a deals a deal argument doesnt really fly only one way